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Post by purplehaze on Mar 12, 2021 10:06:16 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Mar 12, 2021 10:36:13 GMT -5
Definitely a game I would very much like to see us play. Name opponent we could potentially beat on the right day in a nice place to visit.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Mar 12, 2021 10:44:57 GMT -5
Nice stadium @ Duke, but I'd be more jealous if they were playing LSU, Michigan, or Notre Dame.
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Post by hchoops on Mar 12, 2021 10:46:50 GMT -5
Nice stadium @ Duke, but I'd be more jealous if they were playing LSU, Michigan, or Notre Dame. Until the game began |
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Mar 12, 2021 10:47:02 GMT -5
It's not this simple. Opponent has to be willing to play as well. With HC getting better, it does however put HC in a better position to put feelers out for games like this if they are so inclined; but it should be noted that while the players love these type of games, Ches does not. |
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Post by nhteamer on Mar 12, 2021 11:14:09 GMT -5
last time we were aggressive scheduling Bill Osmanski was running the ball.
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Post by trimster on Mar 12, 2021 11:36:45 GMT -5
Nice stadium @ Duke, but I'd be more jealous if they were playing LSU, Michigan, or Notre Dame. Until the game began Exactly. I know they are nice paydays but matchups like UMass vs Auburn mystify me. |
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Post by Tom on Mar 12, 2021 12:07:40 GMT -5
For what it's worth, in the last two non-COVID seasons, HC has played two different teams that are in Duke's conference. One has been marginally better than Duke recently, the other has been marginally worse than Duke recently. |
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Post by Ignutz on Mar 12, 2021 12:29:42 GMT -5
I want to see us play Rice or Northwestern.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Mar 14, 2021 15:02:28 GMT -5
I want to see us play Rice or Northwestern. A game against Northwestern would be possible. They hosted UNH about 15 years back -- UNH won. Doubt a low-level FBS program like Rice has any interest in ponying up the guarantee to cover travel costs and lodging for a team from the Northeast. Without looking at their history of playing FCS teams, my guess/vague recollection is that they would typically host a SWAC or Southland opponent. Duke is probably a bus trip for Lafayette, granted a long one. Duke would have to fly the Holy Cross team, which they probably don't want to do. |
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Mar 14, 2021 15:05:33 GMT -5
Not sure how you define "FBS opponent like that" but in the last 3 years we've played: Boston College Syracuse Navy |
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Post by hc87 on Mar 14, 2021 16:13:43 GMT -5
I know this is always a fluid situation but as of now I believe we're here with FBS opponents currently:
2021 UConn
2022 Buffalo
2023 BC
2024 None so far and we can schedule 12 games this year and in '25 I believe
2025 Northern Illinois
2024 would seem a good year to go somewhere "different" i.e. the South or West Coast....we shall see.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Mar 14, 2021 16:16:35 GMT -5
2024 -- UMASS only has 11 games scheduled, including one FCS already (Wagner). Open dates are mid to late October. UCONN only has 6 games on the books. Earliest open date is 9-21.
Army has an open date on 9-14-24.
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Post by thecrossisback on Mar 14, 2021 16:18:10 GMT -5
I know this is always a fluid situation but as of now I believe we're here with FBS opponents currently: 2021 UConn 2022 Buffalo 2023 BC 2024 None so far and we can schedule 12 games this year and in '25 I believe 2025 Northern Illinois 2024 would seem a good year to go somewhere "different" i.e. the South or West Coast....we shall see. We need that 2nd BC game back that got canceled. |
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Post by hc87 on Mar 14, 2021 16:22:22 GMT -5
I don't mind the UConn or UMass games as they are historic and local rivals....but I don't want a steady diet of them....I know, we really aren't in too strong of a position to "pick and choose."
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Post by gks on Mar 14, 2021 16:35:08 GMT -5
I'll disagree. I'd have no problem playing one of those two (UMass/UConn) every year.
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Post by hc87 on Mar 14, 2021 17:57:43 GMT -5
I'll disagree. I'd have no problem playing one of those two (UMass/UConn) every year. I'd agree but not if it was in lieu of scheduling a 2nd FBS game that year....I'd rather mix it up...service academies, historic rival in a P5 conference (BC, Syracuse, Rutgers), MAC school, "academic" school (Northwestern, Rice, Vandy etc).....play UConn and UMass every few years etc. |
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Post by lou on Mar 31, 2021 10:03:32 GMT -5
In the jealous department...Marist @ Army West Point, 2025
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Post by mm67 on Mar 31, 2021 10:18:10 GMT -5
It would be fun to play either UMass or UConn. However neither school does anything for our brand. They are nonentities outside of New England. We need to play games in other sections of the country preferably against lower level FBS teams not powerhouses in the SEC, ACC. ND does not schedule FCS opponents. It makes no sense for their storied program to tarnish their brand.
Lower level FBS programs(Rice, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Air Force, again, etc.) might not be wiling to play a strong HC team for fear of losing. FBS schools have nothing to gain and a lot to loseplaying a strong FCS team. Nonetheless I hope we can pull it off with one of our strong teams in the near future.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Mar 31, 2021 10:28:00 GMT -5
It would be fun to play either UMass or UConn. However neither school does anything for our brand. They are nonentities outside of New England. We need to play games in other sections of the country preferably against lower level FBS teams not powerhouses in the SEC, ACC. ND does not schedule FCS opponents. It makes no sense for their storied program to tarnish their brand. Lower level FBS programs(Rice, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Air Force, again, etc.) might not be wiling to play a strong HC team for fear of losing. FBS schools have nothing to gain and a lot to loseplaying a strong FCS team. Nonetheless I hope we can pull it off with one of our strong teams in the near future. What would be "fun" about playing the worst two 1A's in the country? |
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 31, 2021 10:46:17 GMT -5
Fun? Two wins over FBS teams could be nice.  |
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 31, 2021 13:32:37 GMT -5
Fun? Two wins over FBS teams could be nice. It would put a skip in my step. |
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 31, 2021 13:34:16 GMT -5
And no driving to Pennsylvania or Central NY State that weekend.
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Post by DFW HOYA on Mar 31, 2021 13:48:45 GMT -5
You're getting FBS opponents. Everyone is in the PL, except one. |
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Post by Tom on Mar 31, 2021 14:03:08 GMT -5
It would be fun to play either UMass or UConn. However neither school does anything for our brand. They are nonentities outside of New England. We need to play games in other sections of the country preferably against lower level FBS teams not powerhouses in the SEC, ACC. ND does not schedule FCS opponents. It makes no sense for their storied program to tarnish their brand. Lower level FBS programs(Rice, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Air Force, again, etc.) might not be wiling to play a strong HC team for fear of losing. FBS schools have nothing to gain and a lot to loseplaying a strong FCS team. Nonetheless I hope we can pull it off with one of our strong teams in the near future. What would be "fun" about playing the worst two 1A's in the country? Short drive if you choose to travel combined with the best opportunity to beat a I-A |
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